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The Gift That Started It All Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 21, 2007

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Gift giving at Christmas started with God the Father’s gift to us of His Son.

--*ILL>A ten year old girl named Jenny went with her family and friends to see the Christmas light displays around the city. At one church they stopped and got out to look more closely at a beautiful nativity scene. Her grandma said to her, “Isn’t that beautiful! Look, Jenny, at all the animals, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Against God Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

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I preach expository messages, and this is the eleventh in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Fighting Against God” Acts 5:12-42 July 15, 2007 “Honey, it’s the dentist,” I say, “I just know it. All the signs point that way. Everything lines up. He had to be the murderer,” I say. “No,” my wife Karen will reply, “It was her brother-in-law.” “But it can’t be her brother-in-law,” I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Church, Taking Care Of Business Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

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I preach expository messages, and this is the twelfth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“The Church, Taking Care of Business” Acts 6:1-7 July 29, 2007 Baptist stranded on a desert island is rescued after years by a helicopter pilot who notices three huts on the island. "What’s the first", he asked. "That’s my house", came the reply. "And the second?" "I’m Baptist, and that’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Thanksgiving Continued... Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 24, 2007

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In rejoicing over the Philippian church’s monetary gift, Paul showed his thankfulness and his understanding toward them, his contentment in spite of them, and his recognition of Christ as the source of all.

1. Confront people with care 2. Confront circumstances with contentment 3. Confront all things with Christ PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 A young mother of two opened up the kitchen pantry one afternoon. She knew that she had two cookies left and was planning on setting them out for her two boys when the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 25, 2007

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We struggle over knowing what God wants. We ask for signs. Some in scripture have an advangage, sort of, they get to speak to God or atleast hear God’s voice. What about us today?

What does God want? Hebrews 11:8-19 You know, I have a pretty hard time knowing what I want some times. I can get caught up in all kinds of simple dilemmas; it can be a simple as choosing something for lunch when there are lots of interesting to try. In more important situations perhaps some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Congregational

What To Do When Someone Sins Against You

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

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This was written as a Wednesday night Bible study where I was dealing with some hot topics that I felt our church needed to address. All of us need help forgiving others and dealing with difficult people. This message speaks to that topic.

“What to Do When Someone Sins Against You” Matthew 18:15-17 David Henderson, Pastor/Teacher One Sunday morning a wife tried to wake her husband up for church. He kept his eyes closed and said, “I don’t want to go to church; they don’t like me there.” She tried again, this time pleading with him to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating A New Life Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 26, 2007

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The life of every child is precious to God. #3 in a 4-part series.

Title: Celebrating A New Life Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: Psalm 139:13-16 Introduction: A Pro-Life President President George W. Bush signed the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act into law November 5, 2003, vowing that his administration would “vigorously defend this law against any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Worship, Fasting, Prayer, Preaching, And Trouble

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 30, 2007

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Let’s think about the importance of serving the Lord and how a person might get selected for specialized Christian service. 1- Realize that not everyone wants to serve 2- Remember God’s process for selection 3- Recognize evil and stand strong

INTRO.- ILL.- In New England, the long-standing custom was for a visiting preacher to have his room provided by one of the families in the church. On Sunday morning, the lady of the house had prepared a big breakfast of ham and eggs, biscuits and gravy, even pancakes, along with coffee and juice. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Man Born Blind” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 5, 2007

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Reactions to the healing the blind man.

“A Blind Man Born Again” John 9:8-41 A great Christian was once asked the ques-tion, “How do you know you have been saved?” He answered, “I was there when it happened.” The most radical change that can come upon anyone is the change created by the new ...read more

Scripture: John 9:8-41

Denomination: Baptist

What Are Your Commitments?

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

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A look at the extreme commitment of Ruth, and how we should do likewise.

I have had the privilege of officiated two weddings this summer. Since being ordained last May, I have officiated a total of four weddings, and two of the four have been relatives of my wife. Jen has a big family, and by family I am not referring to brothers and sisters. She only has one ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Holiness

Reliable Evidences Of Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 7, 2007

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In this sermon we examine some reliable evidences of saving faith.

Scripture In our study of Romans we have observed that Paul has emphatically insisted that we come into a right relationship with God only by his grace and not through our own effort. We deserve God’s wrath. We deserve God’s condemnation. We deserve God’s sentence of hell. But, God extends ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:27-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fruit Of The Branches I Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 14, 2007

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Series on John 15 pt. 10

FRUIT OF THE BRANCHES I Series on John 15 pt. 10 John 15:4 2/25/07 God’s Word! This is God’s Word (Bible). God! Not the words of a man named Matthew, John or Paul, but God. God speaking to us. While many folks say they believe that this is God’s Word, it seems rather odd that their ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Bible Church

The Separational Season

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Dec 14, 2007

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God isn’t a God of normalcy. He doesn’t perform according to the standards of the world. Therefore, we at times will endure the Separational Season (a season of the wilderness).

The Separational Season (Matthew 1:18-25) At a Friday Night Prayer Service, I received confirmation that the message this morning is truly not only for me, but also for the House of Transformation. This year we’ve experienced some wonderful times and some low times. There’s some stuff that many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Alpine Christianity

Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Dec 14, 2007

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Applies a "mountaineering" metaphor to the Christian journey to illustrate the difference between a burden ("boulder") and a load ("backpack"). First person perspective, honest illustrations from my own experience. Engaging stories, easy applicability,

In 1953, John Hunt organized an assault-style expedition to Mt. Everest. He enlisted an army of Sherpas to serve as porters. The porters established the climbing route, built bridges across the glacier, and stockpiled supplies at strategic locations up the mountain. One of the Sherpas was named ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

I'm Only Human

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 15, 2007

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From this text, let’s think about what we "humans" can do in life and the proper attitude we should have. 1- We must do good 2- We must be humble 3- We must expect some opposition

INTRO.- ILL.- There was a preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course swinging away. It was his obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golf. The sun was out, no clouds in the sky, and the temperature was just right. The preacher was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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